| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Honours |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| College | College of Science |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic |
The Elizabeth Maud McBriar OAM Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 at the University of Adelaide by Mr Tom Davis (Ms McBriar’s nephew) and Emeritus Professor Diana Walker. The scholarship supports female students who are undertaking an Honours degree in the area of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience.
For more information please contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Value: $5,000 to be paid in two equal instalments.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be undertaking an Honours (final) year of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the area of Earth Sciences, (encompassing Geology, Geophysics or Environmental Geoscience)
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
- Be a female student
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Academic merit (GPA)
- Answers to questions on the application form
Important information
- You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
- The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
- Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship
How to apply
Online applications via myScholarshipsContact us